In the contest this year, there were thirteen entries from around the state and three surrounding states. Participants included: Ted Petrak, Chamberlain SD; Leo Harts, Mission Hill SD; Clay Edwards, Montrose SD; Tim Reindl, Custer SD;  Ted Souvignier, Canton SD;  Bill Eckert, Okaton SD; Jeff Temme, Petersburg, NE; Derek Ostby, New Effington, SD; Bob Julson, Garretson, SD; John Kuchera, Wyndere, ND; Ray Henry, Foley, MN; Dallas Hansen, Plainview, NE;  and Chisum Peterson, Chamberlain, SD.

Contestants were judged by five independent judges, who scored them on:  Introduction initial: Command Appearance/Poise,-- Body Language, eye contact Survey's Crowd--Chant: clarity speed, Rhythm and Timing, --Enthusiasm.with 100 points possible in each catogery.  Judges were Jerry Green, Minnesota, Glen Bake, Minnesota, John Pommer, Alexander, SD, Judy Winegar, Wessington Springs, SD and Eric Nowotny White Lake, SD.   All contestants sold three items during the first round. The three individuals with the highest scores were then brought back to compete in the final round, again selling three items. The winner was determined based on that final round's score.  While the first round scores were being determined, Moore introduced the crowd to various SDAA participants, including several of the SDAA Hall of Fame members who were on hand to help out, as well as plenty of past Bid Calling contest winners. The auctioneers began selling items for the Fifth Annual South Dakota 4-H Foundation Benefit Auction. There were several items to be sold for the 4-H Foundation and that auction brought in over $3,000.00 for the Foundation. 

After the scores from the first round were tallied, the top three auctioneers were brought back for the final round. They were John Kuchera, Chisum Peterson and Jeff Timme. Each finalist then auctioned off three more items and retired from the stage. Competition throughout the first round was very tight and the scores were close, making for even greater anticipation among the finalists as they sold their last items. 

When the final scores were tallied, a winner emerged. The 2010 Bid Calling Champion was John Kuchera Wyndmere, ND, the first runner-up was Chisum Peterson, Chamberlain, SD and the second runner-up was Jeff Timme Petersburg NE. Scores in the final round were very close as well, attesting to the caliber of auctioneers in the competition. 

Right side: The 2010 SDAA Bid Calling Champion John Kuchera, Wyndmere, ND. 
John was Presented a Plaque and Belt Buckle from SDAA President Dan Clark, Winner SD

Right Side The 2010 SDAA 1st Runner up is Chisum Peterson, Chamberlain, SD. 
Chisum was presented a plaque from  SDAA President Dan Clark Winner, SD

Right side SDAA 2nd Runner up is Jeff Timme, Petersburg, NE. 
Jeff was presented a plaque by SDAA President Dan Clark Winner, SD

For more information contact:  Dawn Luckett

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